National Hearing Loss Resources

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Virtual Resources

DSA Mission Statement

Deaf Seniors of America, Inc. (DSA) is a nonprofit organization that serves as an advocate for Deaf seniors by providing information and educational programs designed…

Categories: Adult Deaf Resources, Advocacy, Conferences, Deaf Senior Citizens
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Virtual
National

CT

Categories: Information, Referral, Independent Living Skills, Peer Support, Advocacy, Transition, Aging & Disability Resource Center, Interpreting Services, Deaf Awareness Training, Employment Services, Social Group, ASL Classes
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Physical

DC

The DWC's HerStory began in the fall of 2005 when Leticia Arellano, Thuan Nguyen-Lakrik, Francisca Rangel, and Laurene Simms gathered at a lunch meeting at Gallaudet University. They expressed and shared their…

Categories: Social Group, Women's Support Group
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Virtual

DE

Categories: Organization of the Deaf, Deaf Senior Citizens
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Physical

FL

Categories: Public Awareness, Training, Information & Assistance, Device Demonstrations, Short Term Device Loan Program, Device Reuse and Reutilization, Financial Loans, Early Literacy
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Physical
Categories: Outreach, Public Awareness, Social Events, Conferences, Communication Options, Technology Options
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Physical
Categories: Adult Services, Personal Management, Occupational Therapist, Low Vision Therapist, Case Manager, Computer Technology Training, Orientation and Mobility, Social Group, Transition Services, Job Readiness, Blind Babies Program, Children's Academy, Low Vision, Music Program, Transportation
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Physical

The mission of The Villages Deaf Senior Citizens (TVDSC) shall be as follows:

a.  To promote the educational, economic, and social interests and needs of deaf, hard-of-…

Categories: Deaf Senior Citizens
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Physical

IA

Categories: Organization of the Deaf, Deaf Senior Citizens
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Physical

ID

Categories: Organization of the Deaf, Deaf Senior Citizens
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Physical

IL

Categories: Advocacy, Public Awareness, Statewide Resources
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Physical

LA

MISSION STATEMENT

The Louisiana Association of the Deaf, Inc. (LAD) – operated by, of and for the Deaf community – advocates and promotes to improve the quality of life for Deaf, DeafBlind…

Categories: Advocacy, Forums and Workshops, Leadership Training, Official Louisiana delegate to NAD, Organizations of the Deaf, Public Awareness, Scholarships
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Physical
Virtual

MA

The New England Homes for the Deaf mission is to provide Seniors with long term healthcare, housing, recreational activities and social support for Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing individuals in an accessible,…

Categories: Deaf Senior Citizens, Housing, Housing Services, Seniors
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Physical

MD

Categories: Advocacy, Public Awareness, Resources, Seminars, Social Activities, Town Hall Meetings
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Physical

Riderwood is the premier senior living community for adults age 60-plus in Silver Spring, Maryland! Here, you gain more than a stylish, maintenance-free apartment home—you gain a whole community filled with…

Categories: Deaf Senior Citizens, Housing, Housing Services, Seniors
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Physical


STEAM Forward! Academy provides in-person and virtual hands-on activities for students.  Our mission is to inspire youth to pursue science, technology, engineering, arts, and math with confidence, curiosity…

Categories: Adult/Kids Resources, After School Program, American Sign Language, Camp, Camps, Educational Programs, Educational Services, Science and Technology Camp, Social Group, Virtual Meetings, Workshops
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Virtual
National

MN

Ebenezer Park Apartments is a Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 8 federally subsidized, low-income housing community. Their 200-unit complex is ideally located in the historic Midtown…

Categories: Deaf Senior Citizens, Housing, Housing Services, Seniors
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Physical

SC

Beginnings SC provides expert knowledge and individualized planning strategies for parents, professionals, and communities to promote successful outcomes for children who are deaf or hard of hearing in South Carolina…

Categories: Advocacy, Parent Resources, Public Awareness, Resources, Technical Assistance and Training
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Virtual

TN

Categories: Library Services
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Physical
Some closed-captioned videos. TTY service is not presently available as equipment must be replaced.
Categories: Library Services
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Physical
TTY available for public use in library only.
Categories: Library Services
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Physical

Provides interpreter services, technical assistance and is a clearinghouse of resources as well as referral services, workshops and in-service trainings to and for Deaf and Hard of Hearing and hearing consumers and…

Categories: Library Services
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Physical
TTY & magnifying devices available. J.A.W.S. Reader device available.
Categories: Library Services
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Physical
TTY available for telephone reference use. In-library TTY use available to the public.
Categories: Library Services
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Physical

Hours:  Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:00AM - 4:30PM; Tuesday & Thursday: 8:00AM - 8:00PM

Categories: Library Services
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Physical
TTY used for routine phone inquiries only - not available for public use in-library.
Categories: Library Services
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Physical
TTY available for use by public.
Categories: Library Services
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Physical
Categories: Library Services
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Physical

Regular meetings held Noon-4:00pm the second Saturday of every month. This group focuses on topics that are of particular interest to those with hearing loss, we provide access to key information, resources and…

Categories: Deaf Organization, Organizations, Social Activities, Social Gatherings, Social Group
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Physical
Reference questions taking no longer than 5 minutes to answer will be taken by TTY; otherwise, patron will be called back with answer; in-library TTY use available to the public.
Categories: Library Services
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Physical
TTY Loans Reference Service: providing answers to questions, providing information on whether or not we own a specific book or magazine and if it is currently available. Please note the Library is closed on Sundays…
Categories: Library Services
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Physical
This phone number connects to the Reference Department of the library.
Categories: Library Services
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Physical
Public library reference service by phone or by E-mail: reference@knoxlib.org, closed captioned videotapes, and public use of TTY available for local calls.
Categories: Library Services
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Physical
A statewide information resource center regarding all aspects of hearing loss, deafness and deaf-blindness. Services include: 1) a lending library of books, media programs (videos, CDs and DVDs), and equipment including…
Categories: Assistive Devices, Library Services
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Physical
Free internet computer access for the public including access to IP-Relay service for the deaf and hard of hearing. Interpreter for the deaf available at the library on Wednesdays from 3:30 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Public…
Categories: Library Services
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Physical
TTY available for loan to the public.
Categories: Library Services
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Physical

Working on accessibility accommodations.

Categories: Library Services
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Physical
Complete information and referral service including answers to quick-ready reference and social service questions and referrals to agencies providing services of all types throughout the community.
Categories: Library Services
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Physical
Referral to local and state agencies.
Categories: Library Services
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Physical

Assistive Listening Devices located in meeting rooms and theaters of the Main Library; interpreted and open captioned real-time public programming available upon request; periodic computer classes for deaf adults,…

Categories: Library Services
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Physical
TTY available to the public for use in the library only.
Categories: Library Services
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Physical

A community service center for people who are deaf or hard of hearing providing: interpreting, telephone relay services, information and referral, out-reach, coordination/linkage with agencies and businesses, support…

Categories: Community Service Centers, Employment Services, Financial Assistance, Interpreter Services, Library Services, Publications, Sign Language Instruction
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Physical
TTY phone service available for reference queries and messages, in-library use of TTY by public.
Categories: Library Services
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Physical
Some literature available for persons with disabilities.
Categories: Library Services
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Physical
Categories: Library Services
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Physical
Phone numbers listed connect to customer service of the public library. Books, magazines, newspapers and some closed-captioned videos and DVDs are available. Courier service available between libraries in the Watauga…
Categories: Library Services
Location Type
Physical
Phone numbers listed connect to customer service of the public library. Books, magazines, newspapers and some closed-captioned videos and DVDs available. Courier service available between libraries in the Watauga…
Categories: Library Services
Location Type
Physical
Internet access, computer lab, wireless capability, e-mail notification for holds, overdues and library newsletter.
Categories: Library Services
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Physical

TX

La Vista Retirement Community is senior living at it's finest and offers the convenience of the city with the feel of peaceful country life.  La Vista Retirement Community is a property of the American…

Categories: Deaf Resources, Deaf Senior Citizens, Housing
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Physical

VA

Mission
To advocate for the advancement and inclusion of Deaf Muslims in the Muslim Ummah and to raise awareness of Deaf Muslims issues within the broader Muslim community

Vision…

Categories: Deaf Community Support, Religious, Social Group
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Virtual